88. Daring Dreams and Deep Tech: The Bison Ventures Blueprint for Big Wins with Ari Wright

Episode Description: Karl and Erum are joined by Ari Wright from Bison VC to explore the world of biotechnology and its intersection with various industries. Ari shares her perspective on the controversial idea of the enhanced Olympics, where athletes use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision to push human limits. She discusses the potential of genetic engineering and CRISPR technology for both therapeutic and enhancement purposes and the importance of understanding microbiomes in trees to combat climate change. Ari also offers her expertise on investing in deep tech and femtech, addressing the need for commercial traction and the challenges in these fields. This episode is packed with Ari's insights that challenge conventional thinking and explore the future of human capabilities and environmental sustainability. Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing? Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction: Understanding Ourselves 00:00:13 Paris Olympics Highlights 00:01:10 Simone Biles and K18 Hair 00:01:50 The Controversial Enhanced Olympics 00:02:59 Biotechnology in Sports 00:05:10 Microbiomes and Forest Health 00:07:06 Biotech Beauty Innovations 00:09:02 Interview with Ari Wright: Deep Tech Investments 00:12:45 Climate Change and Technology 00:15:30 Commercial Traction in Deep Tech 00:18:10 Innovations in Mining 00:21:00 Challenges in Biotech Startups 00:24:35 Precision Farming with Genetic Engineering 00:27:20 The Role of AI in Agriculture 00:30:05 Early-Stage Investment Strategies 00:32:43 Exploring Commercial Traction in Biotech 00:34:15 Intersection of Tech and Biology 00:36:04 Innovative Companies in Biotech 00:44:23 Challenges and Opportunities in Femtech 00:48:13 The Future of AI in Biology 00:52:55 Reflections and Future Prospects Topics Covered: biotech, bioengineering, precision fermentation, continuous fermentation, femtech, nanotech, neurotech, venture capital, biotech capital, fundraising, VC Episode Links: Bison VC The Next 500 Years by Chris Mason  1 Trillion Microbes live in a Tree article Allonia company site EPISODE 13: Waste Is A Failure of Imagination. Meet Nicole Richards of Allonia Innerplant Vivodyne Capgemini report Have a question or comment? Message us here: Text or Call (804) 505-5553 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowEverything website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media